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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Fargo?

$76,180a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area. That is $36.63 an hour or $6,348 a month.

Hourly
$36.63
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
154 of 386
Jobs in the area
420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,710Median: $76,180Highest 10%: $95,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$60,710$29.19
25th$65,650$31.56
Median$76,180$36.63
75th$82,960$39.88
90th$95,960$46.13

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.

Grand Forks, ND$74,500
Bismarck, ND$63,230
Minot, ND$60,210
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in North Dakota Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in Fargo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$106,500
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$92,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator$85,300
Correctional Officer and Jailer$54,230
Firefighter$53,130
Crossing Guard and Flagger$42,660
Security Guard$37,770
Lifeguard$29,830
Salaries for every job in Fargo, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Fargo?

The median hourly pay in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area is $36.63 ($76,180 a year).

Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Fargo than the national average?

Yes: $76,180 against $76,210 nationally, 0% more.

How does Fargo compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $74,500, so Fargo pays 2% more.

Where does Fargo rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?

154 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Fargo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $60,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,960 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.